Today we had a delightful church meeting wherein was discussed principles of the gospel that I know and understand, yet I learned they are even more encompassing than perhaps I ever realized.
The Israelites traveled for 40 years in the wilderness and faced many hardships so the Lord could teach them His will. He provided manna to sustain them, one day at-a-time and only as much as they needed. If these men and women gathered more than they could eat, it went bad. They were taught complete reliance on God by having to do this every day. What they collected would remain good for the time at hand, so they had to repeat this daily. They learned the Source of their blessings and God promised to help them day-by-day.
For some reason in this context, I understood that, like them, we are totally dependent on Heavenly Father for everything we have and that we need sustenance from Him regularly to overcome the challenges we face in our lives today. He will help us along day-by-day if we will let Him, but we must be humble and have faith that He will indeed lead and rescue us, especially in the midst of hardship.
Watch the three short videos above. This will take less than ten minutes.
Consider the small and simple things He refers to as daily prayer, scripture study, and the relatively simple acts we are encouraged to do regularly (fhe, temple attendance, service, tithing...)
6 Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise.
Alma 37:6
Perhaps the greatest blessing of all is to walk through our challenges with Him.
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